Scotland
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Fife
Our fire door gap adjustments cover the whole of Fife, across local authorities including Fife.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment: Fire door gap adjustment is the work needed to bring the gaps between a fire door leaf and its frame, and under the door, back within the tolerance in the door's evidence, typically 2 to 4 mm around the edges.
- Area
- Fife
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DD, KY
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Fife
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Fife includes
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
How does it work in Fife?
Measure
Gaps are measured at several points on every edge.
Diagnose
We identify why the gap has opened.
Correct
Hinges, leaf or frame are corrected using a method the door's evidence supports.
Re-measure
Final gap readings are recorded.
Fire door law for Fife buildings
Fire doors in Fife sit under Scotland's own regime, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, rather than the English regulation 10 schedule; many factors still run quarterly checks as good practice.
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and 2006 regulations: workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises
- Private blocks: common parts largely outside the Act; title deeds and Scottish Government guidance apply
- Scottish building standards for new and altered doors
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
Prices across Fife
Typical Fife prices: £90–£260 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Fife
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Dunfermline
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Glenrothes
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Kirkcaldy
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Fife: questions
What gap is allowed around a fire door?
Most guidance and manufacturers' evidence expect gaps of about 2 to 4 mm at the head and edges, with 3 mm as a practical target. The door's own certification or test evidence takes precedence if it states a different figure.
Why do gaps open up over time?
Hinges wear and drop, frames shrink or move, leaves warp, and doors are sometimes planed after flooring changes. Each needs a different repair.
Does regulation 10 apply in Fife?
No. Fife is in Scotland, which has its own fire safety law. The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 cover workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises; common parts of private blocks of flats are largely outside them.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Fife?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.